06/15/2022
FIRST DAY
ROOM 0025 in the House of Representatives, Buckeye Boys State
Wednesday, June 15, 2022, 8:15 o’clock a.m.
The House met today to open the 85th session of the House of Representatives for the Buckeye Boys State General Assembly.
SUMMATION OF LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE
H.B. 1: PASSED
Concerns selection of House leadership for the 85th session.
H.B. 2: PASSED
Concerns selection of House Clerk leadership for the 85th session.
H.B. 3: PASSED
Concerns the rules of order in the House for the 85th session.
H.B. 4: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the creation of a Legionnaire Appreciation Day on Saturday, June 18th.
H.B. 5: TABLED
Concerns the enforcement of Highway Patrol audibly producing siren noises during arrest.
OPENING OF THE SESSION
Prior to the formal opening of the 85th session of the House of Representatives for Buckeye Boys State General Assembly, the Buckeye Boys State (hereafter referred to as B.B.S) Counseling Staff informally opened the session for the nomination of House leadership positions.
The Counseling Staff opened the floor to nominations and voting for Speaker of the House, Speaker Pro Tempore, Majority Floor Leader, Assistant Majority Floor Leader, Majority Whip, Assistant Majority Whip, Minority Floor Leader, Assistant Minority Floor Leader, Minority Whip, and Assistant Minority Whip.
Representatives Whittaker, Adkisson, Sooy, Ali, Fay, Wayt, Beasley, Drage, Miller, and Lane were chosen for these House leadership roles respectively.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - MORNING SESSION
Speaker Whittaker introduced and read H.R. 1 to the House.
Acting Speaker Whittaker opened a vote for H.R. 1.
The House voted 36-0 in favor of passing the resolution.
Speaker Whittaker introduced and read H.R. 2 to the House.
Acting Speaker Whittaker opened a vote for H.R. 2.
The House voted 35-1 in favor of passing the resolution.
Speaker Whittaker introduced and read H.R. 3 to the House.
Acting Speaker Whittaker opened a vote for H.R. 3.
The House voted 36-0 in favor of passing the resolution.
Speaker Whittaker read committee assignments and selected all committee chairs.
Speaker Whittaker moved to enter the session into a recess to break into committees for bill draftings.
The motion was voted on by the House.
The House voted in favor of the recess and entered into said recess shortly after 9:10 o’clock a.m. for bill drafting, Governor DeWine’s speech, and lunch.
While in recess, Chief Legal Council Franz addressed the House.
In said address, Franz outlined his job to advise representatives on the legality of arguments related to bills on the debating floor.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - AFTERNOON SESSION
The House reconvened from Governor DeWine’s speech to the House of Representatives at 1:00 o’clock p.m.
Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order at 1:10 o’clock p.m., and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Speaker Whittaker moved for a recess for additional time for committees to write bills.
The House voted 36-0 in favor of the recess.
The House reconvened from committee drafting at 2:30 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Majority Floor Leader Sooy then led the House of Representatives in prayer. Right after, Speaker Whittaker led the pledge of allegiance.
On behalf of Governor Hovance, the Nationalist Legislative Liaison Burnett was introduced through a point of personal privilege by Speaker Whittaker.
Education, Local Gov’t, and Urban affairs (Hereby referred to as EGU) Chairman Whitman detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Finance, Appropriations, Infrastructure Ways and Means (Hereby referred to as FAW) Chairman Ali detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Agriculture, Conservation, and Energy (Hereby referred to as ACE) Chairman Lyden detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 4, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 4 into second consideration.
Immediately after, Minority Whip Miller moved to the previous question and was seconded. Thereafter, proper voting procedure occurred and the bill was moved to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 5, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 5 into second consideration.
Representative Ali’s point of discussion was thrown out of order for not being pertinent.
Representative Lyden requested that the bill should be sent to the EGU committee. Thereafter, H.B. 5 passed to second consideration under normal voting procedure.
Speaker Whittaker moved for a recess at 3:00 o’clock p.m. to continue working on bills, and with a voice vote, the motion was approved.
The House reconvened from recess at 3:40 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Speaker Whittaker introduced the Director of Agriculture and the Deputy Director of Agriculture to propose legislation through a point of personal privilege.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 4, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 4 into third consideration.
Seeing no speakers, Speaker Whitaker moved to end debate. Thereafter, the House voted to pass H.B. 4 into third consideration and to the senate.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 5, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 5 into third consideration.
Representative Smith’s point of discussion was thrown out of order for not being applicable.
Majority Leader Sooy sought out an example of the noise required in H.B. 5 under a point of clarification.
Representative Davis demonstrated the proposed noise to Sooy and the House.
Representative Lyden spoke on Davis’ demonstration.
Representative Schulze motioned to table the H.B. 5 for the next day. After being seconded, the House overwhelmingly voted in favor of tabling H.B 5.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali moved to adjourn for Thursday, June 15th at 8:30 o’clock a.m. Speaker Wittaker, seeing no debate, moved to vote on the adjournment. With no combatants, the House of Representatives meeting was adjourned.
Attest:
Kyle L. Swartz
Journal Clerk of the House, 85th Session
06/16/2021
SECOND DAY
ROOM 0025 in the House of Representatives, Buckeye Boys State
Thursday, June 16, 2022, 8:30 o’clock a.m.
The House met today to continue the 85th session of the House of Representatives for the Buckeye Boys State General Assembly.
SUMMATION OF LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE
H.B. 5: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the enforcement of Highway Patrol audibly producing siren noises during arrest.
H.B. 6: KILLED IN 1st CONSIDERATION
Concerns the confiscation of firearms from citizens believed to be a threat to others or themselves.
H.B. 7: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the allowance of B.B.S cities and counties to produce their own flags or coat of arms
H.B. 8: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the lowering of gas prices.
H.B. 9: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns an increase of taxation on tobacco.
H.B. 10: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns putting a cap on life-saving drugs and imposing penalties on violators.
H.B. 11: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the prevention of littering at B.B.S.
S.B. 3: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the ability for B.B.S. delegates to have access to common area televisions.
H.B. 12: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns a one percent sales tax on guns, ammunition, military equipment, and concealed carry licenses.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - MORNING SESSION
Speaker Whittaker brought the House to order at 8:30 o’clock a.m. Immediately after, Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll.
Representative Dye led the House in the invocation and Speaker Whittaker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Using a point of personal privilege, Speaker Whittaker allowed B.B.S Counselors to speak on joint committees.
Journal Clerk Swartz read the Journal from the first day in session.
Speaker Whitaker moved through the order of business until reaching bills for third consideration. Thereafter, Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 5, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 5 to third consideration.
Representative Sooy motioned to untable H.B. 5, was seconded by the house. By a voice vote, H.B. 5 was untabled and reintroduced for debate.
Representatives Hanes spoke on his support of the bill
Representative McFarland pointed out the inability for deaf delegates to hear the audible siren, arguing thereafter that physical motions should be required by Highway patrol as well.
Representative Schulze spoke on the Highway Patrol's disapproval of this bill, arguing to kill the bill at third consideration.
Representative Smith argued that the percentage of deaf delegates should be researched.
Representative McFarland motioned to amend H.B. 5 to include visual cues for the deaf delegation of B.B.S. After being seconded, the House entered into debate over the amendment.
Assistant Minority Leader Draga argued that the Highway Patrols disfavor of the bill should be considered in preventing the passage of H.B. 5.
Representative Araiza argued that a visual cue was not needed.
Representative Dye argued that the small number of deaf delegates should not warrant the passage of H.B. 5.
Representative Lyden concurred with other representatives claiming it is unneeded.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali argued the importance of supporting deaf delegates' needs.
Representative Sooy argued that this discussion should be moved to another time.
Representative Smith restated the disapproval of Highway Patrol members.
The House moved to the previous question by an overwhelming voice vote. With a voice vote of 34-2 the amendment was killed and the House returned to debating the Bill.
Returning to debate on the passage of H.B. 5, Representative Chilton argued that although this bill mocks highway patrol they should still be required to audibly introduce themselves in arrests.
Representative Hanes argued the merit of this bill, seeing as it allows B.B.S delegates to gain a greater joy from the program.
Representative Giles argued this would make the Highway Patrol more realistic.
Representative Smith moved to the previous question, and was overwhelmingly supported.
Speaker Whittaker moved the house to voting on the passage of the bill. H.B. 5 passed with an overwhelming voice vote to third consideration.
Speaker Whittaker moved to the order of second considerations and committee reports.
Committee Chair Lyden discussed a bill by the department of agriculture the ACE may be sponsoring.
Speaker Whittaker moved to the order of reading second considerations.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 6, and Speaker Whittaker asked Representative Schulze to summarize the suggested bill.
Speaker Whittaker moved the House to debate and discussion on H.B. 6 soon after.
Representative Lyden stated his belief that H.B. 6 should move to the EGU committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to vote on sending the bill to second consideration. The House, with a voice vote, inconclusively decided, and division was called. Now voted on through roll call, the House voted not in favor of passing the bill to second consideration with 22-13.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 7, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion.
Representative Wayt stated his belief in sending the Bill to the EGU committee.
Representative Smith motioned to end debate and vote on H.B. 7.
With a voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to end debate and move H.B. 7 to second consideration
Following the 9:30 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 7 shall be moved to the EGU Committee.
Speaker Whittaker moved to introduce H.B. 8 and Representative Ethan Fritz motioned to waive the reading.
Representative Smith requested the bill be moved to the FAW committee
Representative Smith requested the bill be moved to the ACE committee.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali argued that the bill should go to the FAW committee.
With no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to vote on H.B. 8.
After a voice vote, Representative Araiza moved for division. Thereafter, the House voted 28-7 in favor of passing H.B. 8 to second consideration via roll call.
Following the 9:30 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 8 shall be moved to the FAW Committee.
Speaker Whittaker moved to introduce H.B. 9 and Asst. Majority Whip Wayt motioned to waive the reading.
Several Representatives discussed the committee in which the bill should move to.
Seeing no further debate on H.B. 9, Speaker Whittaker moved via voice vote to pass H.B. 9 to second consideration. After the voice vote, division was called for, and thereafter the House voted, 31-5, in favor of passing H.B. 9 to second consideration via roll call.
Following the 9:30 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 9 shall be moved to the FAW Committee.
At 9:30 o’clock a.m., Speaker Whittaker, seeking to move into recess for committees to discuss bills sent to second consideration, voted by voice to enter a recess until 10:30 o’clock a.m.
The House reconvened from recess at 10:30 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Moving through the orders of business, Speaker Whittaker arrived at bills for third consideration.
Reintroducing H.B. 7, Asst. Majority Whip Wayt moved to waive the reading. Representative Henry, instead, summarized H.B. 7. Speaker Whittaker moved to enter the House into debate and discussion.
Seeing no debate, the house voted via voice to overwhelmingly pass H.B. 7.
After the reintroduction of H.B. 9, Majority Leader Sooy moved to waive the reading. Minority Leader Beasley, instead, summarized his bill. Speaker Whittaker moved to enter the House into debate and discussion.
Representative Smith expressed his stance against H.B. 9.
Representative Snyder expressed his distaste with H.B. 9, stating a tax would worsen the lives of low-income people reliant on tobacco.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson stated his distaste with the bill.
Representative Smith expressed his support of the bill.
Representative McFarland argued that teen tobacco prevention programs don't work, thereby implying H.B. 9 as ineffective.
Representative Dye stated his belief that the bill would encourage people to buy less tobacco products.
Representative Schulze, with sources, stated that increasing tobacco prices greatly helps lessen tobacco usage in low-income addicts.
Representative Lyden stated his distaste in the bill, seeing as it infringes on Americans rights to body autonomy.
Representative Daubenmire stated that increasing prices would result in more fiscal spending, thereby stimulating the economy.
Minority Leader Beasely both clarified the point of the bill and restated his belief in it.
Minority Whip Miller requested to move to the previous question. With no debate, the vote ensued and with a small majority, the house moved to the previous question.
Speaker Whittaker, via voice vote, sought to pass H.B. 9 to third consideration. After division was called, a roll call occurred.
The House voted 23-12 not in favor of passing H.B. 9 to the third consideration.
Seeing no further bills for third consideration, Speaker Whittaker moved on to bills for second consideration.
EGU Chairman Whitman detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
FAW Chairman Ali detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
ACE Chairman Lyden detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Seeing no further reports, Speaker Whittaker moved on to order of business seven, the introduction of new bills.
Reading Clerk Warner alongside Speaker Whittaker introduced H.B. 10., and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 10 into second consideration.
Representative Hanes motioned to waive the reading and was seconded almost immediately. Thereby, the author of H.B. 10, Representative McFarland, summarized the legislation.
Representative Smith argued that the bill should be moved to the FAW committee.
Speaker Whittaker, seeing no debate, moved to send this bill into second consideration. Via voice vote, the bill was overwhelmingly moved into second consideration.
Following the 11:00 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 10 shall be moved to the FAW Committee.
Reading Clerk Warner alongside Speaker Whittaker introduced H.B. 11., and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 11 into second consideration.
Assistant Majority Whip Wayt moved to waive the reading. Thereby, the author of H.B. 11, Representative Smith, summarized the legislation.
Representative Lyden stated his belief that the bill should be moved to the ACE committee.
Minority Whip Miller suggested that the bill should be moved to the EGU committee.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali suggested that the bill should be moved to the FAW committee.
Minority Leader Beasely reinforced the belief that the bill should be moved to the EGU committee.
Representative Smith, the author, further reinforced that H.B. 11 should go to the EGU committee.
Representative Piel stated that the bill should be moved to the ACE committee.
Representative Hanes moved to end debate and with a voice vote led by Speaker Whittaker, the debate adjourned.
Speaker Whittaker, seeing no debate, moved to send H.B. 11 into second consideration. Via voice vote, the bill was overwhelmingly moved into second consideration.
Following the 11:00 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 11 shall be moved to the ACE Committee.
Speaker Whittaker, using a point of privilege, allowed B.B.S counselors to speak on the coming absence of a scheduled speaker.
Speaker Whittaker, using a point of privilege, allowed a fellow B.B.S delegate to speak on the passage of H.B. 4, the B.B.S. General Assembly’s first bill.
Speaker Whittaker moved for a recess for committees to gather and handle passed and newly created legislation.
The House, via a voice vote, was overwhelmingly in favor of the recess. The recess began shortly after 11:00 o’clock a.m. and was stated to return at 11:20 o’clock a.m.
The House reconvened at 11:20 o’clock, shortly after Speaker Whittaker brought the House to order. Immediately after, Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll.
The House motioned to recess until after lunch at 11:24. By a voice vote, the motion to recess overwhelmingly passed.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - AFTERNOON SESSION
The House reconvened from lunch to the House of Representatives at 12:30 o’clock p.m., shortly after, Speaker Whittaker brought the House to order. Immediately after, Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll.
Moving through the orders of business, Speaker Whittaker arrived at bills for 3rd consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner began to read H.B. 10, but the House requested the reading be waived.
Representative Smith asked for the Committee adjustment of H.B. 10 to be shown to the House.
Representative McFarland, with the help of insulin-related statistics, made a point in support of the Bill.
Representative Lyden shared his concerns on medication prices.
Assistant Minority Leader Draga voiced his concerns on the bill.
Representative Henry used a metaphor to describe the issue H.B. 10 was created to address.
Majority Leader Sooy clarified the production price of insulin for the House.
Representative Hanes used sources to point out the exorbitant prices of insulin.
Representative Fritz shared his belief in the bill.
Representative Whitman motioned to end debate. The house voted to end the debate and returned to voting on the passage of H.B. 10.
Speaker Whittaker motioned a vote to pass H.B. 10 and the bill passed with a supermajority via voice vote.
Reading Clerk Warner began to read H.B. 11, but the House requested the reading be waived.
Thereby, the author of H.B. 11, Representative McFarland, summarized the legislation.Assistant Minority Leader Draga
Representative Whitman shared his belief that H.B. 11 has no drawbacks.
Representative Chilton gave an example of punishment mandated through this bill
Assistant Majority Leader and Representative Paroda shared their support of H.B. 11.
Representative Stephen motioned to move to the previous question.
Speaker Whittaker, seeing no debate, moved to vote on moving to previous question
Speaker Whittaker motioned a vote to pass H.B. 11 and the bill passed with a supermajority via voice vote.
All committee chairmen shared that they had nothing to report from committee meetings.
Reading Clerk Warner began to read S.B. 3, and through a point of privilege, Senator McCulley, the author of S.B. 3, discussed his bill on the House floor. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 3 to second consideration.
Assistant Majority Whip Wayt suggested the bill be moved to the EGU committee.
Majority Leader Sooy motioned to move S.B. 3 to immediate consideration, but his statement was thrown out of order.
Majority Leader Sooy motioned to temporarily suspend the rules, and was seconded.
Speaker Whittaker, via roll call, led a vote to suspend the rules, and the House, with 20-8, voted not in favor of suspending the rules.
Representative Fritz motioned S.B. 3 be moved to the EGU committee, the motion was throw out of order.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali motioned to move to the previous question. The house, with a supermajority via voice vote, moved to previous question.
Seeing no further debate on S.B. 3, Speaker Whittaker moved via voice vote to pass S.B. 3 to second consideration. With a supermajority, the House voted in favor of moving S.B. 3 to second consideration.
Following the 1:04 p.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided S.B. 3 shall be moved to the EGU Committee.
Reading Clerk Warner began to read H.B. 12, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 12 through the House and onto the Governor.
The House moved to end debate and via a voice vote, the House moved to previous question.
Now voting to move H.B. 12 to second consideration, Speaker Whittaker, through a voice vote to pass H.B. 12 to second consideration. With a supermajority, the House voted in favor of moving H.B. 12 to second consideration.
Following the 1:04 p.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 12 shall be moved to the FAW Committee.
Speaker Whittaker moved for a recess for committees to gather and handle passed and newly created legislation.
The House, via a voice vote, was overwhelmingly in favor of the recess. The recess began shortly after 1:04 o’clock p.m. and was stated to return at 2:00 o’clock p.m.
By advice from counselors the recess was struck down and replaced with a recess lasting until 1:30 o’clock p.m.
Speaker Whittaker called the House back in order shortly after 1:30 o’clock p.m., and Reading Clerk Warner called the roll.
Speaker Whittaker, moving through the orders of business, arrived at Reports of standing and select committees and bills for second consideration.
EGU Chairman Whitman detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
FAW Chairman Ali stated nothing pertinent was discussed in committees to the House floor.
ACE Chairman Lyden detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Speaker Whittaker moved on to the introduction of bills.
Reading Clerk Warner began to introduce S.B. 7, but Minority Whip Miller requested to waive the reading. Immediately after, the House motioned to table S.B. 7. With a supermajority, the House voted to table the bill.
The House motioned to adjourn until 8:30 o’clock a.m., and was passed by a supermajority vote via voice. Thereby the B.B.S General Assembly’s second day was adjourned until 8:30 o’clock a.m, Friday, June 17th.
Attest:
Kyle L. Swartz
Journal Clerk of the House, 85th Session
06/17/2022
THIRD DAY
ROOM 0025 in the House of Representatives, Buckeye Boys State
FRIDAY, June 17, 2022, 8:30 o’clock a.m.
The House met today to continue the 85th session of the House of Representatives for the Buckeye Boys State General Assembly.
SUMMATION OF LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE
H.B. 7: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the allowance of B.B.S cities and counties to produce their own flags or coat of arms.
H.B. 8: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION / KILLED IN COMMITTEE
Concerns the lowering of gas prices.
S.B. 3: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO GOVERNOR
Concerns the ability for B.B.S. delegates to have access to common area televisions.
H.B. 12: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns a one percent sales tax on guns, ammunition, military equipment, and concealed carry licenses.
H.B. 14: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the decriminalization and legalization of street racing.
S.B. 5: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO GOVERNOR
Concerns the enactment of the Monty Python Act.
H.B. 15: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the establishment of a flat income tax for B.B.S citizens.
H.B. 16: TABLED
Concerns lowering the price of gasoline.
H.B. 17: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the overhaul of infrastructural accessibility for disabled peoples.
H.B. 18: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns funding security measures in public schools to assess threats.
S.B. 12: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO GOVERNOR
Concerns the requirement expected of the B.B.S Governor to hold fruit in his hand at all public occurrences.
H.B. 19: KILLED IN 1st CONSIDERATION
Concerns the regulation of decibel levels in Ohio Airspace.
H.B. 20: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the compensation of B.B.S. band members.
H.B. 21: TABLED AT THIRD CONSIDERATION
Concerns the allocation of funding to historical sites.
H.B. 23: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the proposed temporary ban on space travel funding.
H.B. 24: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns both the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana.
S.B. 18: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO GOVERNOR
Concerns giving the cowbell player a solo
H.B. 25: TABLED
Concerns the funding of school districts for life skill purposes
H.B. 31: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the right to repair
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - MORNING SESSION
Speaker Whittaker brought the House to order at 8:32 o’clock a.m. Immediately after, Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll.
Representative Smith led the House in the invocation and Speaker Whittaker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Journal Clerk Swartz read the Journal from the second day in session.
Speaker Whitaker moved through the order of business until reaching an amendment of bills. Thereafter, Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 7, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 7 to first consideration. For clarification, H.B. 7 was amended in the Senate, and therefore reintroduced at first consideration in the House.
Assistant Minority Whip Wayt argued the bill should be moved to the EGU committee.
Representative Whitman moved to end debate, and was seconded. The House voted to end debate on H.B. 7 and it passed overwhelmingly via voice vote.
Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 7 to second consideration. Via voice vote it passed overwhelmingly to second consideration.
Following the 9:00 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided H.B. 7 shall be moved to the EGU Committee.
Seeing no further bills for third consideration, Speaker Whittaker moved on to reports from committees.
EGU Chairman Whitman detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
FAW Chairman Ali detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
ACE Chairman Lyden detailed the bills discussed in committee to the House floor.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 5, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 5 to the Governor’s office.
Representative Ali spoke on his belief for S.B. 5 to be moved to the EGU committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to vote S.B. 5 to second consideration.
Via a voice vote, S.B. 5 was overwhelmingly passed into second consideration
Following the 9:00 a.m. recess, the Rules Committee decided S.B. 5 shall be moved to the EGU Committee.
At 9:00 o’clock a.m., Speaker Whittaker, seeking to move into recess for committees to discuss bills sent to second consideration, voted by voice to enter a recess until 9:45 o’clock a.m.
During the recess, Chief Clerk Biehl moved to collectively ‘boo’ the Senate as they walked into the House Chambers. Via voice vote, the motion passed with an overwhelming majority.
After inviting the Senate to the House floor, Ohio Representative Willis Blackshear Jr. spoke to the B.B.S General Assembly on his time in the legislature.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - MORNING SESSION
The House reconvened from recess at 12:30 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Speaker Whittaker, moving through the orders of business, arrived at bills for third consideration. Thereafter, Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 5, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 5 to third consideration.
Representative Henry stated both the merit of S.B. 5 and its ineffectiveness, seeing as counselors are the final say in television use.
Assistant Minority Leader Draga stated this bill would only make a mockery of B.B.S
Representative Whitman stated this bill was created to open up opportunities for future B.B.S delegates.
Minority Floor Leader Beasley stated that this may be a Miami rule not a B.B.S rule, thereby limiting the General Assembly’s jurisdiction.
Minority Whip Miller motioned to end debate. Via a voice vote, the motion passed and voting on the passage of the bill ensued. The House via a voice vote inconclusively decided to pass the bill, and division was called. Via roll call, the House voted 20-12 in favor of passing S.B. 5.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 12, and Representatives Hanes motioned to waive the reading. Representative Westbrook, instead, summarized H.B. 12. Speaker Whittaker moved to enter the House into debate and discussion.
Representative Smith stated his beliefs in the nature of the Bill, however it does not hold up in the Supreme Court seeing as punitive taxes are not constitutional.
Representative Lyden stated his belief that the tax was too costly in nature.
Representative Whitman shared his support in the funds going to Veteran Affairs.
Representative Snyder shared his distaste in the bill seeing as the taxed funds would be wasted.
Minority Leader Beasley stated his distaste in H.B. 12.
The House motioned to end debate, and was seconded. Via a voice vote, the results were inconclusive. Division was called and the House voted via roll call. Debate, with a vote of 15-14., continued.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to table H.B. 12 until after an invited speaker met with the General Assembly.
Speaker Whittaker led a vote to table H.B. 12, and via voice vote, it passed.
At 1:00 o’clock p.m., Speaker Whittaker, seeking to move into recess for a speaker from the Ohio General Assembly. The motion voted by voice to enter a recess until after the speaker’s presentation.
After inviting the Senate to the House floor, Ohio Representative Thomas Hall spoke to the B.B.S General Assembly on his time in the legislature.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson moved through the order of business until the third consideration of bills.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 12, and Assistant Minority Whip Miller motioned to waive the reading. Representative Westbrook, instead, summarized H.B. 12. Speaker Whittaker moved to enter the House into debate and discussion.
Representative Smith detailed the taxes already included in gun purchases.
Representative Schulze, using sources, clarified all the people in which H.B. 12 would benefit.
Minority Whip Miller questioned the previous statements of Schulze.
Majority Leader Sooy addressed the claims that veterans themselves would be in support of using the taxes to benefit those less fortunate.
Representative Smith sought out a point of clarification on what was considered military equipment.
Representative Stephen elaborated on his bill stating any equipment used by the military would be a part of H.B. 12.
The House sought to move to the previous question. Via a voice vote, the House moved to the previous question.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 12. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 12 passed.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 5, and the House sought to waive the reading. Representative Lyden, under a point of personal privilege, described S.B. 5 to the House. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 5 to the Governor’s office.
Several representatives shared praises of S.B. 5 and its importance to both American history and B.B.S culture.
Majority Leader Sooy sought out a point of demonstration in displaying what the Governor would have to do, assuming S.B. 5 passed.
Representative Smith motioned to end debate, and via voice vote, the motion overwhelmingly passed.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of S.B. 5. With an overwhelming voice via vote, S.B. 5 passed.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 14. and the House sought to waive the reading. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 14 to second considerations.
Representative Hanes motioned to temporarily suspend the rules, after being seconded, the House moved to vote on the suspension of rules. Via roll call, the House entered a rule suspension by a vote of 34-1.
Representative Smith motioned to reinstate the rules, but rescinded his motion.
Representative Fritz stated his need for speed and ensured this bill would satiate said need.
Representative Whitman motioned to end debate, and via voice vote, the motion passed overwhelmingly.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to vote on the passage of H.B. 14, and via voice vote, it overwhelmingly passed to third consideration.
The Chair motioned to reinstate the rules, and via voice vote, the motion overwhelmingly passed.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 15. but the House sought to waive the reading.
Majority Leader Sooy thereafter motioned for Reading Clerk Warner to read H.B. 15.
Assistant Majority Leader Ali motioned to move H.B. 15 to the FAW committee, but the motion was thrown out of order.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 14 to second considerations.
Several Representatives argued the committee in which H.B. 15 should be given to.
Representative Giles motioned to table the bill for another day, but failed via voice vote.
Minority Leader Beasley motioned to move to the previous question, and via voice vote, the House moved to the previous question.
Thereby, Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to pass H.B. 15, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it was passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 17. and the House sought to waive the reading. Speaker
Pro Tempore Adkisson, sought out a summary from Representative Giles. Speaker Pro Tempore Askisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 17 to second considerations.
Several representatives motioned to move H.B. 17 to different committees.
Representative Giles motioned to move to the previous question, was seconded, and via voice vote, moved to the previous question.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to pass H.B. 17, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it was passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 18. Speaker Pro Tempore Askisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 18 to second considerations.
Several Representatives stated the different committees H.B. 17 should move to.
Majority Leader Sooy motioned to move to the previous question, was seconded, and via voice vote, moved to the previous question.
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to pass H.B. 18, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it was passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 19. and the House sought to waive the reading. Speaker
Pro Tempore Adkisson, sought out a summary from Representative Smith. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 19 to second considerations.
Representative Whitman questioned the point of H.B. 19, but was out of order.
Representative Hanes motioned to end debate, and was seconded. Via an overwhelming voice vote, debate was ended
Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to pass H.B. 19, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it was killed in first consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 16., and the House sought to waive the reading. Speaker
Pro Tempore Adkisson, sought out a summary from Representative Fritz. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson motioned to table the bill, and with an overwhelming voice vote, H.B. 16 was tabled.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 20, and Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 20 to second considerations.
Representative Davis motioned to temporarily suspend the rules, and was seconded. Via a roll call, the House voted in favor of suspending the rules.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 20. With an overwhelming vote via voice, H.B. 20 passed to third consideration.
The Chair moved to reinstate the rules, and via voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to reinstate the rules.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 21, and Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 21 to second considerations.
Several Representatives argued the need for H.B. 21 to move to several different committees.
Representative Piel motioned to move to the previous question, and via a voice vote, the House moved to previous question.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 21. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 21 passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 23. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 23 to second considerations.
Representative Smith argued that it should go to the FAW committee.
The House motioned to temporarily suspend the rules. Via a roll call, the House failed to suspend the rules with a vote of 21-8.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 23. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 23 passed to third consideration.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to move to the previous question. Via a voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to move H.B. 23 to the previous question
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 23. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 23 passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 24. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 24 to second considerations.
Several representatives argued the merit of moving H.B. 24 to different committees.
The House motioned to move to the previous question. Via a voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to move H.B. 24 to the previous question
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 24. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 24 passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 25. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 25 to second considerations.
Speaker Whittaker spoke on moving H.B. 25 to the EGU committee.
Representative Whitman motioned to end debate. Via a voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to end debate on H.B. 25.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of H.B. 25. With an overwhelming voice via vote, H.B. 25 passed to second consideration.
Representative Dye motioned to temporarily suspend the rules to introduce a first consideration bill. Via roll call, the House voted in favor of suspending the rules with 26-0.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 18. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 18 to first considerations.
Majority Leader Sooy motioned to move S.B. 18 to immediate consideration. Via roll call, the House voted 31-0 to move S.B. 18 to immediate consideration.
The House motioned to end debate. Via a voice vote, the House overwhelmingly voted to end debate on S.B. 18.
Speaker Pro Tempore brought the House to a vote on the passage of S.B. 18. With an overwhelming vote via voice, S.B. 18 passed to third consideration.
The Chair moved to reinstate the rules, and via roll call the House voted 34-0 to reinstate the rules.
The House, using a point of personal privilege, allowed the Senate Bill Clerk to insist on the passage of S.B. 18. Unbeknownst to the Senate Bill Clerk, it had already been passed to third consideration.
At this point in time Journal Clerk Kyle Swartz had to be excused to comply with the county tax rulings. Chief Clerk John Biehl took on Schwartz’s role as the journal clerk. With the balancing of many jobs, many details were missed.
Representative Hayes motioned to waive the rules to introduce S.B. 12.
Chief Clerk Biehl gave a brief summary after Representative Smith requested one. Representative Dye motioned to move to third considerations which passed with two thirds agreement. S.B. 12 passed third consideration with no contention.
The rules were reinstated with Unanimous decision.
H.B. 31 was introduced by Reading Clerk Warner. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion into first considerations.
S.B. 13 written by Senator Blackman was introduced by reading clerk Warner. The bill was motioned to be tabled until further notice due to lacking any Sponsors.
Returning from the Committee recess, a roll call was taken by Reading clerk Warner.
H.B. 14 was reintroduced for third consideration. Debate was called for, none was seen. The bill passed Unanimously.
H.B. 17 was introduced for third consideration. Reading was waived by representative Whitman. Summary was given by the sponsoring representative. No debate was held and it passed unanimously in the house.
H.B. 18 was introduced for 3rd consideration. Debate was held. Representative Shchulze motioned to table the bill until tomorrow. This motion failed, the bill returned to debate. Time limit of 2 minutes was reached and the debate ended. The bill failed without division.
H.B. 21 was introduced for third consideration. Reading Clerk Warner read through the bill. Two minute timer was set for debate. Representative Sooy motioned to table the bill. The bill was tabled until 7/18/22.
H.B. 23 was introduced, sponsor Sooy, Debate timer was set for 2 minutes. Representative Rameshkumar Motioned to end debate, Debate was ended. The bill failed in third consideration in the house.
H.B. 25 was introduced, Sponsor Ali gave a summary after reading was waived. Debate was opened with a 2 minute timer. Motion to table this bill until tomorrow passed.
Representative Whitman motioned to adjourn until 8:30 o’clock a.m., and was passed by a supermajority vote via voice. Thereby the B.B.S General Assembly’s third day was adjourned until 8:30 o’clock a.m, Saturday, June 18th.
Attest:
Kyle L. Swartz
Journal Clerk of the House, 85th Session
06/18/2022
FOURTH DAY
ROOM 0025 in the House of Representatives, Buckeye Boys State
Saturday, June 18, 2022, 8:30 o’clock a.m.
The House met today to conclude the 85th session of the House of Representatives for the Buckeye Boys State General Assembly.
SUMMATION OF LEGISLATION IN THE HOUSE
H.B. 7: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the allowance of B.B.S cities and counties to produce their own flags or coat of arms.
H.B. 10: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the capping of costs on life-saving drugs
H.B. 15: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the establishment of a flat income tax for B.B.S citizens.
H.B. 16: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns lowering the price of gasoline.
H.B. 21: TABLED AT THIRD CONSIDERATION
Concerns the allocation of funding to historical sites.
H.B. 24: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns both the decriminalization and legalization of marijuana.
H.B. 25: TABLED
Concerns the funding of school districts for life skill purposes
H.B. 26: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the funding of life skill programs in Ohio school districts
H.B. 27: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns a tax deduction for school employees
H.B. 28: KILLED IN COMMITTEE
Concerns the lowering of gas prices
H.B. 29: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the establishment of the B.B.S Public School Financial Booster Act
H.B. 30: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns senior citizen technology programs
H.B. 31: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the right to repair
H.B. 32: KILLED IN 3rd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the prevention of expansive spending involving NOSA
S.B. 10: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO GOVERNOR
Concerns the implementation of solar panels in crop fields.
S.B. 16: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the increase in the State Auditor’s budget
S.B. 19: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the accommodations of concert attendees with disabilities
H.B. 33: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns incentivising sustainable farming operations.
H.B. 34: PASSED 3rd CONSIDERATION, SENT TO SENATE
Concerns the reduction of income and property taxes for veterans.
S.B. 4: KILLED IN COMMITTEE
Concerns the revision of standards and regulations for fertilizer
S.B. 13: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the amednment of death penalty related Ohio Revised Code
S.B. 14: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the enactment of the Stable Foster Homes Act
H.B. 35: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the establishment of a new Redistricting Commission to draw Congressional Districts
J.R. 2: PASSED
Concerns the thanking of LSC and Clerk staff of the General Assembly.
H.B. 36: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the strengthening of anti-bullying and mental health programs.
S.B. 20: PASSED 2nd CONSIDERATION
Concerns the incentivization of installing solar panels in parking lots.
S.B. 25: KILLED
Concerns the financial support of people aged out of the foster care system.
C.R. 1: PASSED
Concerns the sine die adjournment of the 85th B.B.S. Grand Assembly Session
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - MORNING SESSION
Speaker Whittaker brought the House to order at 8:30 o’clock a.m. Immediately after, Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll.
Representative Smith led the House in the invocation and Speaker Whittaker led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Journal Clerk Swartz read the Journal from the second day in session.
Speaker Whitaker moved through the order of business until reaching bills for consideration of amendment. Thereafter, Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 10, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 10 to second consideration. For clarification, H.B. 10 was amended in the Senate, and therefore reintroduced at first consideration in the House.
Representative Smith stated his belief that H.B. 10 be moved to the FAW committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned a vote to pass H.B. 10 to second consideration. Via a voice vote, H.B. 10 was passed to second consideration successfully
Speaker Whittaker moved to order of business four, bills for third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 16, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 16 to third consideration.
Representative Smith stated his appreciation of H.B. 16.
Representative Draga stated that H.B. 16 would not accurately balance the budget in the way described.
Representative Whitman argued the merit of the bill despite its inability to properly balance the budget.
Representative Daubenmire addressed the concerns on the balancing of expenditures.
Representative Fritz, in rebuttal, argued against the notion the H.B. 16 would not properly balance the budget.
Representative Whitman motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 16 to second consideration. Via voice vote it passed overwhelmingly to third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 30. The House motioned to wave reading, and Representative Schulze summarized his bill. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 30 to third consideration.
Representative Smith, Ali, Miller, and Beasley stated it is not the responsibility of the government to fund the programs outlined in H.B. 30.
Representative Dye questioned the amount of people the proposed program would reach.
Representative Faye sought out a point of consideration on where the funding of H.B. 30 would come from.
Representative Giles motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 30 to second consideration. With the voice vote inconclusive, division was called and the House voted via roll call. With 14-18, H.B. 30 failed to pass.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 21. The House motioned to wave reading, and Representative Henry summarized his bill. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 21 to third consideration ensued.
Representatives Miller, Lyden, Beasley, and McFarland stated their utmost belief in H.B. 21
Representative Sooy sought out a point of information on what the current funding for historical site maintenance currently is.
Representative Schulze questioned the way in which historical sites will fund themselves.
Representative Adams motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 30 to second consideration. Via voice vote, the House overwhelmingly passed H.B. 30.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 27. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 27 to third consideration ensued.
Representative Draga, Miller, Beasley, and Daubenmire stated the fiscal irresponsibility of H.B. 27.
Representative Green questioned where the funding of this bill would come from.
Representative Lyden motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 27 to third consideration. Via voice vote, the House failed to pass H.B. 27.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 26. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 26 for third consideration ensued.
Representative Henry argued that funding should go solely to schools that do not already have these programs.
Representative McFarland, Hanes, and Lane pointed out that it is not the responsibility of public school systems to teach these programs seeing as trade and vocational schools provide these programs
Representative Draga stated his distaste in H.B. 26
Representative Daubenmire motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 26 to third consideration. Via voice vote, the House failed to pass H.B. 26.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 29. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 29 for third consideration ensued.
Representative Lyden shared fears with H.B. 29 that taxes on high-income families would negatively affect the economy.
Representative Smith stated his belief that the General Assembly should not be working to raise taxes.
Representative Beasley and Sooy stated their distaste in the bill
The House motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 29 to third consideration. With an inconclusive voice vote, division was called and roll call ensued. With roll call finished, the House voted 10-16. H.B. 29 was killed in third consideration.
Seeing no further bills for third consideration, Speaker Whittaker moved on to reports from committees.
EGU Chairman Whitman stated no bills to be discussed.
FAW Chairman Ali stated no bills to be discussed.
ACE Chairman Lyden stated no bills to be discussed.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 32. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 32 for third consideration ensued.
Several representatives stated their belief that H.B. 32 be moved to the FAW committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 32 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, H.B. 32 was moved to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 10. The House motioned to waive the reading.
The House, thereafter motioned to table S.B. 10, and via voice vote S.B. 10 was overwhelmingly tabled
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 16. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 16 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Smith stated his belief that S.B. 16 be moved to the FAW committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send S.B. 16 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, S.B. 16 was moved to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 33. The House motioned to waive the reading. Representative Piel thereafter summarized H.B. 33. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 33 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Whitman stated his belief that H.B. 33 be moved to the ACE committee
Representative Smith stated his belief that H.B. 33 be moved to the FAW committee
The House motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 33 to second consideration. Via voice vote, the House voted overwhelmingly to pass H.B. 33 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 19. The House motioned to untable S.B. 10 the reading.
Now back on the floor, S.B. 10 was summarized by its sponsor, Senator Choi. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 10 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Green stated his belief in moving S.B. 10 to the ACE committee.
The House motioned to end debate, and via an overwhelming voice vote, debate ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send S.B. 10 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, the House passed S.B. 10 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 34. The House motioned to waive the reading. Representative Piel thereafter summarized H.B. 34. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 34 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Smith stated his belief in moving H.B. 34 to the FAW committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send H.B. 34 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, the House passed H.B. 34 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 19. The House motioned to waive the reading. Reading Clerk Warner thereafter summarized S.B. 19. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 19 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Smith sought out a point of information clarifying the real world application of S.B. 19.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send S.B. 19 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, the House passed S.B. 19 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 4. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 4 for second consideration ensued.
The House motioned to move S.B. 4 to the ACE committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker moved to send S.B. 4 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, the House passed S.B. 4 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 14. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 14 for second consideration ensued.
Before debate ensued, Speaker Whittaker offered his chair to Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson.
Representative Smith motioned to move S.B. 14 to the EGU committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson moved to send S.B. 14 to second consideration. With an overwhelming voice vote, the House passed S.B. 14 to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 35. Speaker Pro Tempore Adkisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 35 for second consideration ensued.
Representative Dye argued H.B 35 be moved to the EGU committee.
Majority Leader Sooy motioned to temporarily suspend the rules, after being seconded, the House moved to vote on the suspension of rules. Via roll call, the House failed to enter a rule suspension by a vote of 6-16. The bill was later sent to second consideration unanimously.
Committee meetings were called.
The chair asked for a motion to recess until 11:00 o’clock a.m.
Representative Wayt motioned to move to recess until 11:00 o’clock a.m.
Committees were sent to deliberate.
At 10:45 the House were called back into session.
Role Call was called at 10:50 along with the passing of the speaker seat back to Speaker Whittaker.
Speaker Whittaker spoke on behalf of the band stating that the band would be leaving around 11:00.
Speaker Whittaker went through the orders of business until arriving at bills for third consideration.
The Speaker asked for a motion to recess for five minutes. The motion was carried out through a motion via Representative Adkisson.
A 5 minute Recess was taken and it transitioned into a recess until lunch.
REPORT OF GENERAL PROCEEDINGS IN THE HOUSE - AFTERNOON SESSION
The House reconvened from recess at 12:30 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Speaker Whittaker, moving through the orders of business, arrived at bills for third consideration. Thereafter, Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 10, and Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 10 to third consideration.
Representative Beasley argued against H.B. 10 stating that its outlines are unfair for Healthcare establishments
Majority Leader Sooy and Representative Chilton stated his support of the bill
Representative David argued this bill may disencourage drug companies from producing insulin.
Representative Smith retorted to disagreeing representatives that this bill would ensure that drug companies still make massive money.
The House motioned to move to end debate, and via voice vote, debate ended.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass H.B. 10, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 32. Speaker Pro Tempore Askisson opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 32.
Representative Ali questioned a claim stating H.B. 32 was improperly researched.
Representative Chilton stated his undying support to NOSA.
Representative Blakowski motioned to end debate, and via voice vote, debate ended.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass H.B. 32, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it failed in third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 33. The House motioned to waive the reading. Speaker
Whittaker sought out a summary from Representative Lyden. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 33.
Representatives Fritz, McFarland, Draga, and Whitman shared their support in the bill.
Representative Blakowski motioned to end debate, and via voice vote, debate ended.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass H.B. 33, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed in third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 34. The House motioned to waive the reading. Speaker
Whittaker sought out a summary from Representative Daubenmire. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 34.
Representative Miller, although an advocate for veterans, felt the reduction was too costly.
Representative Smith argued in support of H.B. 34.
Representative Daubenmire further explained H.B. 34 to the House floor.
Representative Ali shared with the House the fiscal impact of H.B. 34.
The House motioned to move to end debate, and via voice vote, debate ended.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass H.B. 34, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 10. The House motioned to waive the reading. Speaker
Whittaker sought out a summary from Representative Lyden. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 10.
Representative McFarland shared his support in S.B. 10.
Representative Henry, with sources, shared an anecdote of financial gain in farmers who implemented processes similar to S.B. 10
Representative Beasley questioned the efficiency of S.B. 10
Representative Schulze insisted on the importance of passing S.B. 10
The House motioned to move to end debate, and via voice vote, debate ended.
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass S.B. 10, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read J.R. 2. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of J.R. 2.
Representative McFarland insisten on the importance of J.R. 2.
Representative Westbrook moved to the previous question, and was seconded. Via a voice vote, the motion to move to previous question passed
Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass J.R. 2, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed.
Seeing no further bills for third consideration, Speaker Whittaker moved on to reports from committees.
EGU Chairman Whitman stated no bills to be discussed.
FAW Chairman Ali stated no bills to be discussed.
ACE Chairman Lyden stated no bills to be discussed.
Seeing no further reports, Speaker Whittaker moved to introduce new bills
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 36. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 36.
Representative Miller motioned to move H.B. 36 to the EGU committee
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass H.B. 36, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to second consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 20. The House motioned to waive the reading. Speaker
Whittaker sought out a summary from Reading Clerk Warner. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 20.
Several representatives argued the merit of moving S.B. 20 to different committees.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass S.B. 20, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to second consideration.
Representative Ali motioned to untable S.B. 13. With no opposition, S.B. 13 was untabled.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 13. The House motioned to waive the reading. Speaker
Whittaker sought out a summary from Reading Clerk Warner. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 13.
Representative Dye argued S.B. 13 be moved to the EGU committee.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass S.B. 13, and via an overwhelming voice vote, it passed to second consideration.
At 1:10 o’clock p.m., Speaker Whittaker, seeking to move into recess for committees to discuss bills sent to second consideration, voted by voice to enter a recess until 2:00 o’clock p.m.
Speaker Whittaker established a quorum to reconvene from recess at 1:45 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
Reading Clerk Warner read H.B. 36. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of H.B. 36 to third considerations.
Representative Smith shared his belief in H.B. 36.
Representative Ali pointed out the possibly redundant aspect of H.B. 36.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned to vote on the passage of H.B. 36, and via voice vote, it overwhelmingly passed to third consideration.
Reading Clerk Warner read S.B. 25. Speaker Whittaker opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of S.B. 25 to third considerations.
Representative Hayes pointed out the fiscal impact of one individual being supported by S.B. 25.
Representative Henry sought a point of clarification on what bi-weekly referred to.
Representative Draga sought a point of information on Section 2 of S.B. 25
Representative Dye pointed out the burden S.B. 25 would put on the economy.
Representative Giles motioned to end debate. Via a voice vote, debate was ended.
Seeing no further debate, Speaker Whittaker motioned to pass S.B. 25, and via an overwhelming voice vote, S.B. 25 failed to pass.
At 2:00 o’clock p.m., Speaker Whittaker, seeking to move into recess for committees to discuss bills sent to second consideration, voted by voice to enter a recess until 2:15 o’clock p.m.
The House reconvened from recess at 2:24 o’clock p.m.
Shortly thereafter, Speaker Whittaker called the assembly to order and Recording Clerk Cooper called the roll immediately after.
After a joint session was called, the Senate filed into the House of Representatives.
Speaker Whittaker conceded the chair to the President of the Senate Kosta Volas.
The President of the Senate Kosta Volas read C.B. 1. President Volas opened the floor to debate and discussion over the passage of C.B. 1.
Seeing no further debate, President Volas motioned to vote on the passage of C.B. 1, and via voice vote, it overwhelmingly passed.
The General Assembly motioned to adjourn. By a supermajority vote via voice, the B.B.S General Assembly’s fourth day was adjourned on Saturday, June 18th at 2:30 o’clock p.m.
This concludes the 85th session of the Buckeye Boys State General Assembly.
Attest:
Kyle L. Swartz
Journal Clerk of the House, 85th Session